La Baixada 2023 en Primeur

The unbottled 2023 La Baixada was a little darker and earthier, a little more in the style of the l'Ermita from the same vintage, in contrast with the paler and more ethereal Finca Dofí and Les Aubaguetes. It has darker fruit, hints of pine nuts and resin, with some dusty tannins and an earthy hint. This is always a very tannic wine from 28-year-old vines. It develops more complexity with time in the glass, with some herbal notes, hints of tomato vine.

A portion of the fruit from the 1.3ha La Baixada vineyard used to go into Finca Dofí, until the site achieved Vinya Classificada status in 2018. Tasting en primeur, this is just a little reduced on the nose, but in the mouth the Garnacha (with 5% Garnacha Blanca) sings with vivid, punchy redcurrant fruit. Finishes lightly dry. The essence of Priorat. I have always liked this wine, this vintage even more so.